Yilport to launch operations in Italy with Taranto box terminal

Robert Yuksel Yildirim, President and CEO of Yildirim Group, announced via Twitter that Yilport Holding signed an agreement with Taranto Port Authority.

Yildirim said that the two organizations inked a 49-year Concession Agreement for Taranto Container Terminal in Italy.

Today we as YilPort Holding signed a 49-year Concession Agreement with Taranto Port Authority for Taranto Container Terminal in Italy. It was a great pleasure and moment for us! Congratulations YilPort Team! + pic.twitter.com/9P6H...

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New high-performance cranes will strengthen two terminals in Latin America

Konecranes will enhance two Latin America’s terminals with four high-performance Model 8 mobile harbor cranes. Terminals in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala and in Puerto Bolivar, Ecuador, will be equipped by two cranes each one. 

The order by Turkey-based YILPORT HOLDING was made in the first quarter of 2019. The two large Konecranes Gottwald cranes will begin operation n Guatemala in mid-2019, followed by two cranes in Ecudor just two months later.

YILPORT’s new cranes will mainly support the...

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Yilport wins at Lloyd’s List Awards

Yilport Holding, a subsidiary of Yildirim Group of Companies, won Port Operator Award at Lloyd’s List Global Awards presented on December 11 at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London. Yilport became the first ever Turkish company to win the prestigious award.

The awards were attended by 400 industry professionals and managed by Lloyd’s List, the leading maritime commerce since 1734. Yilport Holding was chosen among global competitors and adjudicated by a distinguished judging panel. This year’s...

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